Monday 6 August 2012

UK: Senior Clinical Training Scholarships (Residencies)

Deadline: 1st September 2012

Farm Animal Health and Production (Cattle or Sheep)

University of Edinburgh -Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Division of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Applications are invited to apply for two R(D)SVS Senior Clinical Training Scholarships (Residencies) in Farm Animal Health and Production, one in Cattle and one in Sheep. These are three-year fixed-term scholarships, with annual review of progress. Appropriate postgraduate clinical experience in predominantly farm animal practice is required.
The successful applicant will undertake clinical duties within the R(D)SVS Farm Animal Practice, Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service and Farm Animal Teaching Hospital. Residents will carry out research projects and register for an MSc by Research. Additionally, the Resident will be expected to register either for relevant RCVS Certificates, or for the Diploma in European College of Bovine Health Management or European College of Small Ruminant Health Management as appropriate.
The Scholarship is available from 1st October 2012 and will attract a tax-free stipend of £22,000, rising to £24,000 with MSc registration, and a £600 per annum allowance for approved travel, examination fees and CPD meetings. As students, Residents are responsible for paying the appropriate University postgraduate fees.
Informal enquiries are welcomed. Please contact either Dr Alastair Macrae (Cattle) on 0131 651 7474 or A.I.Macrae@ed.ac.uk or Prof Neil Sargison (Sheep) on 0131 650 6225 or Neil.Sargison@ed.ac.uk
An application form, further particulars and information on how to apply can be found online at: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/services/scholarshipvacancies
Alternatively, please contact Yvonne.Donnelly@ed.ac.uk or call 0131 651 7447.

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